The supplies account has a balance of $2,100 at the beginning of the year and was debited during the year for $2,300, representing the total of supplies purchased during the year. If $400 of supplies are on hand at the end of the year, the supplies expense to be reported on the income statement for the year is
A) $400
B) $200
C) $4,800
D) $4,000

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The supplies expense is calculated as the beginning balance plus purchases minus the ending balance: $2,100 + $2,300 - $400 = $4,000.

The Supplies Account Has a Balance of $2,100 at the Beginning